Well folks, the day started really good. We finished almost all the sheetrocking, lots more of the electrical stuff, and started working on the door.
Paw-Paw taught me a lot today:
First, I learned how to mud and tape the walls...
In case you are interested... the first thing to do is to put some mud on the seam, then you measure out and cut the tape, then the SECRET is to dip the tape in some water before applying it to the "mudded" seam, and finally you gotta go over the seam to make sure that all the air bubbles are out!
Then I leaned how to be an electrician- Good news is - I never got shocked!!
Dad taught me how to wire up outlets. Just in case any of you want to know: The White Wires go into the Silver Screw Side, the Black Wires go into the Copper Screw Side, and the Ground Wires (copper in color) twist around the Green Screw. I also learned how to piggyback one outlet to the next... But maybe I should start charging you for all this info I am giving out!! LOL
Remember how I said the day started good?? Welllllllllllllll, The sheetrock was up and we were starting to work on getting the door up. Paw-Paw and Dustin were working on all the measurements and decided that the door needed a little trimming... That's when the day went from good to scary!! Dad was trimming the door down and all the sudden I hear my hubby yelling "MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY" and in runs my dad holding his bloody hand! Below is just a FEW pics of the "trail"
Somehow, Paw-Paw cut into his middle finger while trimming down the door with one of his machines. It took FOUR butterflies and one large band aid to make the bleeding stop. We cut off the circulation as best we could and made him hold his hand above his heart...
But then he decided that he should go to the ER just in case. Turns out he didn't need stitches but they did have to clean it out real well and bandaged him up real well!!
Poor Paw-Paw... But you know what?? Its about time he made a trip to the ER... He always does when working on a project!! LOL- But tomorrow is a new day and a new year!! Sooooooo HAPPY NEW YEARS EVERYONE!!!
18K yellow gold wire
Soldering the rings
Hammering out on a mandrel to make perfect circles
Frame components completed
Soldering components together
Setting stones
One earring finished... one to go!!
THE FINAL PRODUCT
This is the small space that I currently use... See my Logo painted on the canvas?? Thanks to my friend Ashley for giving me that idea :)
And soon my studio will extend out here!! Bye bye lawn mower and other random items... soon you will all have a new "home" located elsewhere in the garage.
This is me getting OOOOoooohhhhhhh Soooo excited about my new STUDIO!!!!
Then there's Paw-Paw, my dad. For some reason nothing quite tops having the support and encouragement from your daddy. I have always been my daddy's little girl - and knowing that you believe in me means more than anything!! So thank you Paw-Paw for everything you have done for me. 
And who could forget my Mi-Mi- my mom... Ooooohhhh Mi-Mi, where do I begin. You have been my biggest cheerleader and I am sooo grateful!! Thank you for my jewlery displays, thank you for taking care of me and my family while I was at The Revere Academy (and even taking a course with me), thank you for sending me inspirational jewelry pics, thank you for all your support, and the list goes on and on!!!!
And then there's Michael David Sturlin- one of my mentors at the Revere Academy. I am so thankful to you for taking the time to encourage me on a regular basis. It is an unbelievable feeling knowing that such an amazing jeweler actually cares that much about someone like me! Thank you for the wisdom that I have gained through your teachings and for your motivational pep talks.
